Mother–Child Communication about Sexual Abuse Prevention
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Two hundred and twelve Australian mothers completed an online survey examining features of mother-child communication about child sexual abuse prevention. Two-thirds (67.5%) of respondents had discussed child sexual abuse prevention with their children, with proportions varying according to age range (highest for mothers with children aged 5-12 years) and only-child status (lowest for mothers of only children). The number of topics discussed with their children differed according to child gender (greater number of topics discussed by mothers with both girls and boys) and age range (greater number of topics discussed by mothers with children aged 5-12 years). These findings provide new insights into mother-child communication about child sexual abuse prevention.
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Research has consistently revealed that about half of parents report educating their children about CSA and/or protective behaviors.
“Although studies can be limited in scope, research has consistently revealed that about half of parents report educating their children about CSA and/or protective behaviors (Prikhidko & Kenny, 2021; Rudolph et al., 2018b; Walsh et al., 2012; Zhang et al., 2020).”
From Recall of sexual abuse prevention education at school and home: Associations with sexual abuse experience, disclosure, protective parenting, and knowledge (2022) · cites this paper as Walsh et al., 2012
Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of CSA prevention education and report willingness to be their children's primary educators.
“Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of CSA prevention education and report willingness to be their children's primary educators on the subject (Jin et al., 2019; Rudolph et al., 2021; Walsh & Brandon, 2012).”
From Recall of sexual abuse prevention education at school and home: Associations with sexual abuse experience, disclosure, protective parenting, and knowledge (2022) · cites this paper as Walsh & Brandon, 2012
Other studies have reported similar rates of PLSAE (Prikhidko & Kenny, 2021; Walsh et al., 2012; Zhang et al., 2020).
“Other studies have reported similar rates (Prikhidko & Kenny, 2021; Walsh et al., 2012; Zhang et al., 2020).”
From Recall of sexual abuse prevention education at school and home: Associations with sexual abuse experience, disclosure, protective parenting, and knowledge (2022) · cites this paper as Walsh et al., 2012
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“This finding also highlights the situation for children who live in sole-mother-headed households and who are known to be at greater risk of child sexual abuse ( Finkelhor, Hotlaing, Lewis, & Smith, 1990 ; Leung, Curtis, & Mapp, 2010 ).”
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- Authors
- Walsh, K., Brandon, L., & Chirio, L.
- Affiliations
- Queensland University of Technology (AU)
- Corresponding author
- Walsh, Kerryann
- Venue
- Journal of Child Sexual Abuse
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2012-07
- Volume
- 21
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 399-421
- ISSN
- 1053-8712 (ISSN-L)
- 1547-0679
- OpenAlex
- W2093670247
- Cited by
- 59
- References
- 2
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 2.54
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- green
- eprints.qut.edu.au
- Locations
- Journal of Child Sexual Abuse (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- QUT ePrints (Queensland University of Technology) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child Abuse and Trauma
- Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Keywords
- child sexual abuse prevention, mother-child communication, parent-child discussion, child sexual abuse, child age, only children, child gender
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Australia, Child, Child Abuse, Sexual, Child, Preschool, Communication, Female, Humans, Male, Mother-Child Relations, Surveys and Questionnaires, Safety, Socialization
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